Education and training requirements for a practicing civil engineer to qualify for registration in Australasia and the United Kingdom

Abstract

The making a qualified and competent engineer requires education, practical training, and a professional assessment. Obtaining a professional registration is an indication of competence and willingness to shoulder the legal and social responsibilities required to be an engineer. It also gives the general public the sense of confidence for engineering works designed and constructed by engineers. The requirements and procedure of registration can be stipulated in law, and/or controlled by professional institutions. Different jurisdictions have thus imposed different requirements to suit their conditions. While engineering education programs in most jurisdictions do not differ too much from each other, the requirements for post-graduation training among jurisdictions may vary significantly. The professional …